The Scantic Scribe MARCH 2019 HAMPDEN SENIOR CENTER 104 ALLEN STREET Monday-Friday 9:00am—3:00pm 413-566-5588 (phone) 413-566-2103 (fax) FREE WI-FI

TRI TOWN TROLLEY (413) 525-5412 — The TRI Town Trolley is running for Hampden, East Longmeadow & Longmeadow residents. Mon-Fri, 9:00am-2:00pm. Every Tuesday, Hampden Seniors can book rides for grocery, banking, etc. shopping at Allen & Cooley Street, Springfield or East Longmeadow stores.

SENIOR CENTER STAFF PLEASE NOTE: If for some reason or another you are not receiving the Scribe by mail, we will be happy to Rebecca Moriarty, Executive Director send the newsletter to you via email. Please call or stop in and leave your email address at the front desk . [email protected] Doreen Rauch, Administrative Clerk Greetings! [email protected] So far it seems to be a mild winter. The snow certainly paints a Wendy Turer, Outreach Coordinator [email protected] beautiful picture outside, but I’m hopeful that the month of March is Nan Hurlburt, Activities Coordinator easy on us weather wise. Maybe the groundhog was right, early Spring! [email protected] So many things are going on this month! We are starting a new Holly Normoyle, Receptionist caregiver support group for those caring for someone with dementia, [email protected] we are having an information session regarding our new walking club, Rudie Voight, Custodian a St. Patrick’s Day celebration, computer classes, the Zoo on the Go is COA BOARD MEMBERS coming back and so much more! Chairman: Marty Jacque There are many things to keep us busy this month and beyond. Vice Chairman: Deborah Mahoney Hopefully you will take advantage of all we have to offer here at the Treasurer: Nancy Willoughby Secretary: Deanna Vermette center. Cliff Bombard, Monique Downey, Many thanks to all of our dedicated volunteers who help us Suzanna Haskins, Ed Norman on a daily basis; we couldn’t do it all without you! Rep to GSSSI: John Shay NEXT COA BOARD MEETING: Stay warm and look forward to warmer weather coming Tues, March 12th @ 9:15am soon! BECKY…..

The Hampden Lion’s Club provides the paper for the SCRIBE and Friends of Hampden Seniors provide postage. Many thanks to both organizations!

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORIES!! Remember to watch channels 3, 22 and 40 for information about delayed opening or cancellations. Watch for HAMPDEN SENIOR CENTER and GREATER SPRINGFIELD SENIOR SERVICES. If Hampden Wilbraham Schools are closed, the meal site is automatically closed, but the center might still be open for activities, call 566-5588.

DAYLIGHT SAVING SUNDAY, MARCH , 10th, 2AM OUTREACH HEALTH/WELLNESS CORNER The Outreach Office is your resource center. Information on a variety BAYSTATE HEARING of services, assistance programs, home health care, alternative living 1ST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH. options, insurance information, etc. The Outreach Program is partially funded by a grant from the CALL FOR APPT Executive Office of Elder Affairs and the Federal Administration for Community Living FOOTCARE: THURSDAY, March 28th

Call for an APPT March 28th

BROWN BAG -TUESDAY, March 19th @ 1:00pm FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC FALLON INSURANCE- Tuesday, APRIL 9th, 10am TUESDAY AND THURSDAY SHINE (Serving Health Information Needs of Everyone) 10:00 AM—11:00 AM Call for an Appointment with Becky if you need help navigating the Medicare maze! “ The Journey”: A memory café

RMV Near Me - New changes happening at the RMV. Call The Memory Café is a welcoming place for individuals with memory Wendy at 566-5588. challenges along with their caregivers and/or family and friends to gather in a safe, supportive and engaging environment. Every Friday from 10am to noon Please call Wendy if you would like more information about the café. Sponsored in part by Fuel Assistance MCOA & Homewatch Caregivers Income guidelines for 2018/2019 heating season Family Size Income Limit Disabled American Veterans

1 $35,510 Michelle Barrett, Chapter Service Officer for the Disabled 2 $46,437 American Veterans of Chapter 68 in Springfield is here Wednesday 9-1pm, call for an appointment 566-5588 The following documentation is also required: -Copy of Social Security check or bank statement showing deposits of all income (not more than 30 days old) DENTAL CARE FOR OLDER ADULTS -2019 Electric Bill 9:30am - 11:30am -Oil Statement or Gas Bill (or both) March 14 - Proper oral hygiene instructions-the basics -2019 Telephone Bill March 21 - Nutrition and the oral cavity -Property Tax and/or Homeowners Bill March 28 - Importance of prevention and health risks -Photo ID, Social Security Card or Birth Certificate April 4 - Dry mouth/effects of medications

-Mortgage statement if not paid in full -Current Homeowners Insurance Bill Springfield Technical Community College dental hygiene -If working,4 previous pay stubs (the most recent) students will present information on oral health for older adults. Come and learn about the unique dental Please contact Wendy with any questions or to schedule an needs of seniors. appointment at 566-5588 Class size is limited, please sign up asap!

Please use this form to make a donation to the FRIENDS OF HAMPDEN SENIORS. We appreciate your support! Please make checks payable to “Friends of Hampden Seniors” Donation From: ______Address: ______Donation Amount: $______In Honor of:______In Memory Of:______Send acknowledgement to:______Address______Donation to be used for: ___ Memory Café ___ Food Pantry ___ Emergency Fuel Fund Programs & Activities ___ General Need ___Other (Specify)______

Mail to: 104 Allen Street, Hampden, MA 01036 or drop off at the front desk at the senior center TRIPS WITH BOBBI GRANT Call Bobbi @ 413-566-8271 email to [email protected] MONDAY MOVIES @ 12:15 The 5 Trips Listed Below are A Definite for 2019; Flyers Are Available at the Reception Desk. March 4th - OCEAN’S 8 - The tide has turned and Tues, May 14 – West Point: Tour, Lunch, Cruise. $115/pp it's a whole new "Ocean's." Danny Ocean's sister, Debbie Thurs, May 30–Newport Playhs: Lunch, Play, Cabaret $93/pp Ocean, recruits a seven women crew to plan and execute the heist of the century at New York City's star-studded annual Sun, July 14 – Old Rhinebeck Air Show/Museum: $100/pp Met Gala. Cast Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Anne Thurs/Fri, Aug 8/9–Lake George/Saratoga Races: $294/pp dbl Hathaway, Mindy Kaling, Sarah Paulson, Awkwafina, Rihanna, Thurs, Sept 19 - Red Sox/Giants Day Game @ Fenway: $131/pp Helena Bonham Carter, Matt Damon, Richard Armitage Please let Bobbi Know your Interests; Your Input Regarding the Trips Listed Below Will Determine the Final Selection for 2019 March 11th - 7 DAYS IN ENTEBBE - An act of Tues, June 25 – Museum Tour: Ventfort Hall Guilded-Age Museum, and terrorism leads to one of the most daring rescue missions ever Chocolate Springs Café & Store in Lenox; Lunch @ Red Lion Inn and Norman attempted. When a commercial flight is hijacked in 1976 and Rockwell Museum. $107/pp diverted to an abandoned terminal at Entebbe Airport in Wed, Aug 21 – The Log Cabin: Twin Lobsters (or Prime Rib), the Great Uganda, the terrified passengers become bargaining chips in a Riverboat Ramblers. $87/pp deadly political standoff. As the likelihood of finding a diplomatic solution fades, an elite group of commandos hatch Wed/Thurs, Aug 28/29 – Mt Washington / Cog Railway: Shopping @ No. a fearless plot to rescue the hostages before time runs out. Conway Outlet, Dinner & 1 Night @ White Mt Hotel, Breakfast, Cog RR ride. $334/pp dbl Cast Daniel Brühl, Rosamund Pike, Eddie Marsan, Lior Ashkenazi Fri, Sat & Sun, Sept 20, 21 & 22 – Adirondack Balloon Festival: 2 Nights @

Lakefront Georgian Resort, 2 Brkfsts, Dinner Show @ Hotel, Lake George Lunch Cruise, NY Museum $390/pp dbl March 18th - THE HOUSE WITH A CLOCK IN IT’S WALLS Based on the beloved children's classic book, the Wed, Oct 23 – Rocky’s Aqua Restaurant: Ocean-front Dining, Hot Lobster magical adventure tells the spine-tingling tale of 10-year-old Roll, Broiled Seafood Combo, Chicken Française; Mohegan Sun, $15 Meal Voucher & $15 Slot Play. $80/pp Lewis, who goes to live with his uncle in a creaky old house with a mysterious tick-tocking heart. But his new town's sleepy Thurs, Nov 14 - Newport Playhouse: Delicious Buffet Lunch, Hilarious Play facade jolts to life with a secret world of warlocks and witches. “Boeing Boeing”, Cabaret (2nd Show). $93/pp Cast Jack Black, Cate Blanchett, Owen Vaccaro Wed, Dec 4– Big E Carriage House: Brunch, “Christmas with Father Misgivings”, Growing Up Catholic, a Comedy. $80/pp March 25th - A STAR IS BORN - In a role Bus Seat Assigned as your $20 Deposit is Received. previously played by Janet Gaynor, Judy Garland and Barbra Full Payment Deadlines are 1 Month Before the Trip. Streisand, Lady Gaga has big shoes to fill in this third remake All Prices Include Transportation and our Driver’s Tip. of the classic tale about a rising star whose career eclipses that of her famous mentor. Cast Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga, HAMPDEN TRAVEL CLUB; Call NORA at 566-5796 Sam Elliott, Dave Chappelle **Limousine service from Hampden to the airport and back to Hampden. ** Tour guide stays with you for your trip MARCH is National Nutrition Month Good nutrition gives you more energy and endurance, AMERICA’S MUSIC CITIES; NEW ORLEANS, MEMPHIS & and plays a critical role in preventing and managing NASHVILLE - 8 DAYS, APRIL 12-19 conditions such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes and NATIONAL PARKS OF AMERICA; JUNE 17-28, 12 DAYS obesity. BEST OF EASTERN CANADA; MONTREAL, QUEBEC, To achieve optimum health, we should understand the TORONTO, NIAGARA FALLS & MORE, AUG 27-SEPT 3, 8 importance of making informed food choices and DAYS developing healthy eating habits. CANADIAN ROCKIES BY TRAIN; SEPT 29-OCT 6TH TOP ANTI-AGING SUPER FOODS CALL FOR FLIERS OR PICK ONE UP AT THE SC! Apples, Avocados, Blueberries, Broccoli, Carrots, Fish, Nuts, Oatmeal Senior Center Activities

ACRYLIC PAINTING MAHJONGG Thursdays, 9:45-11:45am, $15.00 includes all Fridays, 11am , will teach anyone interested materials. MANICURES BRIDGE Cathy is here twice a month, call her at 335-7422

Monday, 9:30am. Always looking for players. MEMORY CAFÉ: Fridays from 10-12 noon

BINGO Sponsored by: Thursdays, 12:00 noon, $.50 cents a card.

BUNCO PITCH Wednesdays, $2.00. SIGN UP 11:45am, PLAY

Tuesday, 12Noon, $2.00 12:00. Come join all the fun!

CANASTA POOL ROOM Tuesdays, 12:30pm LADIES (Tuesday)

CHAIR MASSAGE MEN (Thursday)

Come enjoy a chair massage with Vicki Finnegan on the PINOCHLE NEED PLAYERS

3rd Friday, 10:00am, 15 minutes for $10.00

QUILTING Fridays, 9:00am-3:00pm CHAIR YOGA Join Sue Kent on Tuesday & Thursday, 11am $5/Class SHUFFLEBOARD SEE YA IN THE SPRING…..

FACIALS SOCIAL DANCING - On Winter Break 2nd Thursday of every month. 1 hour for $30.00. Call for

Appointment. TAI CHI

FUNCTIONAL FITNESS — Tuesday, 12:00 noon, with ADVANCED CLASS, Mondays, 10:00am. $5.00 Sue Kent, $5/Class BEGINNER CLASS, 11:15am TO 12:00noon. $5.

GENEALOGY/FAMILY HISTORY TRIVIA Wednesdays @ 10AM.

SEE YA IN THE SPRING! Always looking for fresh minds!

HEARING First Wednesday of the month, Call for appt. WATERCOLOR 8 WEEKS, $80/PP, Starting Monday, Jan 28, Wed Jan 30 JEWELRY WEIGHT TRAINING The third Tuesday of the Month,9:30am, $3 plus beads Join Vicky from the YMCA - Tuesdays & KNITTING/CROCHET Thursdays, 10AM, $3.50 Join Barbara Dunwoody and class in YOGA Join Sue Kent on Tuesday & Thursday, learning different patterns Mondays 9:00 am 1:00pm, $5.00/Class

LINE DANCING THURSDAY - 2PM, $5.00 Please check our events calendar monthly for any CANCELLED classes. Hampden Senior Center Lunch served daily @11:30am, 104 Allen Street RVSP before noon the day MARCH 2019 before @ 566-5588. Hampden, MA 01036

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Volunteers are needed FIRST DAY OF SPRING (Spring Equinox) 1 9:00 Quilting to help collate our Wednesday, MARCH 20th monthly Newsletter 10:00 MEMORY CAFÉ The same day will be a full Moon, it will (the Scantic Scribe) one day a month. also be a supermoon!! Slightly larger and brighter 11:00 Mahjongg Check calendar for than most other full Moons this year…. date. Thanks!

4 5 6 HEARING 7 9:00 Men’s Pool 8 9:00 Quilting

9:00 Knitting 9:00 Ladies Pool 9:45 ART is 4 Every 1 10:00 MANICURES 9:30 Bridge 10:00 Weights 9:00 DAV 10:00 Blood Pressure 10:00 Tai Chi 10:00 Blood Pressure 10:00 Trivia 10:00 Weights 10:00 MEMORY CAFÉ 11:15 Beginner Tai Chi 11:00 Chair Yoga 12:00 Pitch 11:00 Chair Yoga 12:15 Movie 12:00 Functional Fitness 12:30 WATERCOLOR 12:00 Bingo 11:00 Mahjongg 12:30 WATERCOLOR 12:00 Bunco 1:00 Yoga 12:30 Canasta 2:00 Line Dancing 1:00 Yoga

11 12 COA MEETING 13 9:00 DAV 14 15 MASSAGE 9:00 Knitting 9:00 Ladies Pool 9:00 Men’s Pool 9:00 Quilting 9:30 Bridge 10:00 Weights 10:00 Trivia 9:45 ART is 4 Every 1

10:00 Tai Chi 10:00 Blood Pressure 10:00 Blood Pressure 10:00 MEMORY CAFÉ 11:15 Beginner Tai Chi 11:00 Chair Yoga 11:30 ST PATTY 10:00 Weights 12:15 Movie 12:00 Functional Fitness LUNCHEON 11:00 Chair Yoga 12:30 WATERCOLOR 12:00 Bunco PITCH CANCELLED 12:00 Bingo 1:00 DEMENTIA 12:30 Canasta 1:00 Yoga 11:00 Mahjongg SUPPORT GROUP 1:00 Yoga 12:30 WATERCOLOR 2:00 Line Dancing

18 19 9:00 Ladies Pool 20 9:00 DAV 21 COLLATE 22 9:00 Knitting 9:30 JEWELRY 10:00 Trivia 9:00 Men’s Pool 9:00 Quilting 9:30 Bridge 10:00 Weights 9:45 ART is 4 Every 1 10:00 Blood Pressure 10:00 WALK MASS 10:00 Tai Chi CHALLENGE MEETING 10:00 Blood Pressure 10:00 MANICURES 11:15 Beginner Tai Chi 11:00 Chair Yoga 10:00 Weights 12:00 Functional Fitness 12:15 Movie 11:00 Chair Yoga 10:00 MEMORY CAFÉ 12:00 Bunco 12:30 WATERCOLOR 11:00 State Senator 12:00 Bingo 12:30 Canasta Representative 1:00 Yoga 11:00 Mahjongg 1:00 Yoga 12:00 Pitch 1:00 BROWN BAG 2:00 Line Dancing 3:30 Tech Training 12:30 WATERCOLOR

25 26 27 9:00 DAV 28 FOOTCARE 299:00 Quilting

9:00 Knitting 9:00 Ladies Pool 9:00 Men’s Pool 9:30 Bridge 10:00 Weights 10:00 Trivia 9:45 ART is 4 Every 1 10:00 MEMORY CAFÉ 10:00 Tai Chi 10:00 Blood Pressure 10:00 Blood Pressure 11:15 Beginner Tai Chi 11:00 Chair Yoga 12:00 Pitch 10:00 Weights 10:30 ZOO ON THE GO 12:00 Functional Fitness 12:15 Movie 11:00 Chair Yoga 12:00 Bunco

12:30 WATERCOLOR 12:30 Canasta 12:00 Bingo 11:00 Mahjongg

1:00 Yoga 1:00 Yoga 2:00 Line Dancing 3:30 Tech Training Lunch served Hampden Senior Center MARCH 2019 daily @ 11:30am, 104 Allen Street RSVP before Hampden, MA 01036 noon the day 413-566-5588 LUNCH MENU before.

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*High Sodium Entrée Sod=Sodium Baked Chicken Suggested Voluntary CAL=Calories 1 Cacciatore Sauce Donation $2.00 *Item over 500mg Ziti/Alfredo Sauce Puree Meals Sodium Spinach available Total Sodium & Calories Based on Italian Bread Call GSSSI Regular Banana 781-8800 Dessert Cal: 752 Sod: 584

4 Meatloaf/Gravy 5 Pea Soup/Crks 6 ASH WEDNESDAY 7 *Hot Dog/Bun 8 *Seafood Newburg Garlic Mashed Potatoes Baked Chicken/Wine Sauce Baked Haddock/Dill Sce Baked Beans Rice Pilaf Green Bean Casserole Sweet Potatoes Oven Brown Potatoes Cole Slaw Carrots Oat Nut Bread Wheat Bread Genoa Style Vegetables Orange Pumpernickel Bread Mixed Fruit Peached Rye Bread Pineapple BIRTHDAY CAKE

Cal: 663 Sod: 918 Cal: 715 Sod: 515 Cal: 592 Sod: 1140 Cal: 858 Sod: 1255 Cal: 628 Sod: 1122

11Escarole Bean 12 Swedish Chicken 13 ST PATRICKS’ DAY 14 Beef/Bean Chili 15 *Macaroni & Soup/Crackers Meatballs *Corned Beef/Potatoes Baked Potato Cheese Breadcrumbs Baked Chicken/Glaze Buttered Noodles Cabbage/Carrots Cucumber Salad Stewed Tomatoes Lyonnaise Potatoes Winter Mix Vegetables Rye Bread Pumpernickel Bread Peas Wheat Bread Oat Nut Bread Lime Fruited Jell-O Chocolate Pudding Oat Nut Bread Applesauce Apple Ambrosia

Cal: 1084 Sod: 914 Cal: 762 Sod: 854 Cal: 679 Sod: 1397 Cal: 770 Sod: 679 Cal: 948 Sod: 1095

18 American Chop 19 Potato Chowder/Crk 20 *Sweet Italian 21 Pot Roast/Beef Gravy 22 Potato Pollack Suey Baked Chicken/BBQ Sauce Sausage/Tomatoes Mashed Potatoes Baked Potato Italian Style Vegetables Carrots Onion/Peppers Parm Ranch Green Beans Corn Monterey Rye Bread Pumpernickel Bread Buttered Rotini Dinner Roll Wheat Bread Peaches Butterscotch Pudding Scandinavian Vegies Apple Crisp/Topping Mixed fruit Oat Nut Bread Pear

Cal: 571 Sod: 480 Cal: 796 Sod: 1065 Cal: 902 Sod: 1092 Cal: 799 Sod: 608 Cal: 794 Sod: 841

25 Salisbury Steak 26 Beef Burgundy 27Cr Broccoli Soup 28 BBQ Pork Pattie 29 Vegs Lasagna Beef Gravy Buttered Egg Noodles Baked Chicken Scalloped Potatoes Roll Ups/Tomato Sauce Red Roasted Potatoes Peas/Onions Corn Casserole Tomato & Onion Salad Tuscan Vegs Broccoli Rye Bread Pumpernickel Bread Oat Nut Bread Tossed Salad Oat Nut Bread Bread Pudding Frozen Strawberries Fresh-Dried Cranberries Italian Bread Orange Vanilla Pudding

Cal: 590 Sod: 812 Cal: 826 Sod: 568 Cal: 880 Sod: 1037 Cal: 1025 Sod: 701 Cal: 601 Sod:1020